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State:Alaska
Capitol:juneau
Facts about the State
  • Bird: willow
  • Flower : for get me nots
  • Tree: sikta spruce
  • Gem or State Rock: jade
  • Origin of State Name:alaskha
  • Motto: Equal Rights north to the future
  • nickname: the last frontier
  • Flag the big dipper
  • Population Size as of 2010: 772,190
  • Weather/Climate seasonal snow

Geography
  • Region of the US north west
  • Major cities in the state: ancorage
  • Neighboring states: canada ,russia
  • Any bodies of water in or around? the berring sea,the yukon,and the copper river
  • Topography:there are many forests,mountains,and rivers
  • Time Zone:pacific time zone

Government
  • Who are the leaders? (Specify governor, 2 senators and House of Representative members):mark beqich,lisa murkowski

History
  • When the State got its statehood : january 3rd 1959
  • Famous people:carlos boozer,wyatt earp
  • Famous events that took place in this state :in ww2 the japenese and us fought for the attu islands
Culture
  • Special: foods, music, festivals, etc:alaska day,sewards day,food includes salmon,halibut, and meat
  • Demographics – Diversity, Religion, etc. mostly christian and jewish religions

Attractions
  • Landmarks:state capital,yukon river,and the bering sea
  • Sports Teams: dog sleding
  • Recreation:kenai,kodiak
  • Colleges:university of alaska in fair banks
  • Famous buildings/businesses:fish canneries,genral stores,and outdoor stores
  • Natural Parks :chugach state park
  • Major Events :eruption of the agustine volcano in 2006
  • Major Airports:alaska has some airports,but dog sleding is the main transportation.

Unique
  • Crazy State Law:you can't take a photograph of a bear
  • Interesting Facts:the laws we have are just like alaskas but slightly different